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From Classroom to Community: Sidmouth Students’ Artwork Takes Center Stage in CODEX Project

Students from Sidmouth College , are showcasing their creativity and expressing their voices in a unique new art initiative, the CODEX Project .

In collaboration with Sidmouth School of Art, this exciting venture has allowed students to explore a range of traditional and...

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New state-of-the-art school to replace Tipton St John Primary confirmed

A new, state-of-the-art school to replace Tipton St John Primary School has been confirmed today by the Department for Education.

Today’s announcement follows successful campaigning by East Devon MP, Simon Jupp, to include flood risk in the criteria for the government’s flagship School Rebuilding Programme.

The current school site in Tipton St John has seen numerous...

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Best Learning Styles and Student Success Techniques

In education, there isn’t a single learning solution that fits all. It is no secret that we receive, process, and retain knowledge differently. Therefore, it’s time for students to learn about different learning styles to help them achieve their goals after recognizing and accepting these differences.

Does the best learning style and success technique exist? Every student asks...

Blundell’s School announces new Director of Cricket

Leading Southwest Independent School, Blundell’s, has appointed a new Director of Cricket Mr Dean Headley. Dean will be joining Blundell’s in the Summer Term 2023 from Stamford School, where he has spent the last 5 years as Director of Cricket and Assistant Housemaster.

Dean had a very successful career as a cricketer, most notably as an international playing for England from 1996 to...

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No Label No Limit for young women in Devon schools

A Heart of the South West (HotSW) Careers Hub * programme has been launched across 14 schools in Devon to help raise the confidence and aspirations of 500 young women.

The No Label No Limit programme is a personal development programme, inspiring and empowering young women in year nine and 10 to reach their potential.

Funded by The Careers & Enterprise Company , No Label...

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Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) wins major national funding for 'The Wild Escape' working with Allhallows Museum and Honiton Primary School

Working in partnership with Honiton Primary School and Allhallows Museum, THG's ambitious project for the national 'Wild Escape' campaign will help young children explore local landscapes in the Blackdown Hills through the collections of the gallery and Allhallows Museum.

The project has secured funding from South West Museum Development on behalf of Museum Development England in...

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New speech and language courses to help young children catch up after COVID-19

Research conducted in schools last year revealed that the coronavirus pandemic, with its lockdowns and restrictions, held back many young children's speech and language development.

So, Devon County Council has created new courses which are available to parents and carers, and staff who work with children and young people, to help children catch up and reach their potential....

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Jobs fair to help South West employers tackle talent shortage

Local businesses are invited to attend a free virtual jobs fair on Tuesday 22nd November 2022, 10am - 2pm to connect with local adults who have recently completed a Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamp.

Train4Tomorrow digital and technical Skills Bootcamps, delivered by Devon County Council , provide a solution to the region’s recruitment challenges by training employed, self-employed and...

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Extra sessions for Totnes home educated children

Due to popular demand, The Outdoors Group is adding an additional session to its home education provision at its Totnes site.

From November 14 the new Monday session will run from 9.30am to 3pm during term time. The existing Wednesday sessions will continue as usual.

As well as providing local home educated children with another option for activities, this extra day will also...

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Free training courses help Devon residents move into growth sectors with higher earnings

Adults in Devon have the chance to gain skills in the region’s fastest-growing sectors through the latest wave of Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps.

Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps , delivered by Devon County Council and Cornwall Council, offer a range of fully-funded digital and technical courses for anyone looking to move into a new career.

The 16 weeks of training offers...

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Scheme launched to improve maths skills for Devon adults

A new support programme is being launched to help adults in Devon to improve their maths skills.

Devon Multiply, which is funded by the UK Government and managed by Devon County Council, is inviting innovative proposals to deliver numeracy skills training among adults in Devon, particularly to those who are harder to reach.

Grant funding from £20,000 to £250,000 is available...

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